Sony H50 vs Sony S930
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Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony H50 versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H50 (9MP) and the S930 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe H50 was introduced around the same time to the S930 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H50 grades against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony S930
H50 | S930 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H50
S930 | H50 |
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Common features in the Sony H50 and Sony S930
H50 | S930 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | January 2009 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 provides external measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Sony H50 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the H50 vs the S930.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and S930 is 69 and 94 respectively.
Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H50 and S930.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony S930 to provide more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Sony H50 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-465mm (15.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-4.5 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 320x240 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 547g (1.21 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-BG1 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $80 | $219 |